HAVE A SEAT ON OUR FRONT PORCH

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Welcome back, Crafty Peeps! We know that everyone is busy playing with all their new cutting machines and dies, and stamps, so let your creativity "FLOW FREELY" because this week we are ANYTHING GOES no optional twist this week!

In the Southern Hemsphere, it is the longest and celebrates the rebirth of the sun

and beginning of winter. It is one of the oldest winter celebrations known.

In ancient Rome, the weeklong feast of Saturnalia honored the sun god Saturn. Celts believed the sun stood still for 12 days, making it necessary to light a log fire to conquer the darkness. During the Iron Age, the Celts and other ancient Europeans welcomed the winter solstice by feasting, merrymaking and sacrificing animals. Today modern pagans celebrate the holiday by lighting candles, throwing bonfires, hosting feasts and decorating their homes. Egyptians celebrated the return of Ra, god of the sun, on a daily basis. Ancient Greeks held a similar festival called Lenaea. The Roman Empire held Saturnalia celebrations. Scandinavia's Norsemen called the holiday “Yule.” Families would light Yule logs where they would eat until the log burned out – which could take up to 12 days. Each spark was believed to represent a new pig or calf that would be born in the new year.

We're Anything Goes but this weeks optional twist is to Use A Snowflake(s)

We are anticipating some Amazing Creations. Snowflakes are just pretty!!

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Welcome back everyone! Well the holidays are in full swing! Chanukah begins on Tuesday December 16th. To our neighbors who celebrate, May this season
of beauty and light
fill your heart and home
with happiness.

We're Anything Goes but this weeks optional twist is to create some type of gift packaging. Remember there are many different occasions throughout the year in which you may need a gift!